I'm No Psychic But I'm Pretty Sure We Saw a Glimpse of Who Will Be Competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy on Tonight's DWTS!

Okay, so we're down to EIGHT on Dancing with the Stars and the competition is getting fierce as we head into Motown night. Last week we sadly lost Gavin DeGraw after he really gave being on the show his heart and soul. It was a struggle for him to keep up with the choreography each week so I have nothing but respect that he lasted as long as he did.

But being that Melissa Gilbert and Gladys Knight are still holding their own against the likes of Maria Menounos and Donald Driver? Unless they practiced every minute of this past week or underwent hypnotherapy to up their dance techniques--this has to be the end of the road for one of them as far as I'm concerned. But we'll see, maybe they'll surprise me? I guess it's only fair that Gladys made it to Motown night! After an opening medley from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and Martha Reeves (all will perform live as the stars dance) and announcement that they'll be a special dance off at the end of the night for bonus points, here's what went down:

Gladys Knight and Tristan MacManus Dance: Rumba Only fitting that Miss Motown started off the night. As much as I may not love her dancing, I can't deny that she's a signing legend and I do love her music. You could see her eyes light up as they practiced this week's routine--complete with a visit from one of the "Pips" for inspiration!

I LOVED Tristan in glasses, I loved their purple costumes and think it's really cool to watch them dance to live music. But, sorry, Gladys still just looks to me like she's swaying back and forth and gliding elegantly around the ballroom. The Judges: Len agreed that she's not the best dancer--but think she's the most charismatic. Bruno wanted his rumba steamier--not Lady Gaga but more Beyonce. And Carrie Ann acknowledged that this night should belong to her--but there were mistakes!Score: 21

Maria Menounos and Derek HoughDance: Fox Trot They're in second place, I am convinced that they're dating (and if they're not--they should be) and one of my favorite to watch each week! Last week they did a sexy samba--this week they have the challenge of being "classy"--something Maria wasn't so comfortable with!

I love how they pretend to have any trouble with any dance. Derek and Maria are just so cute and comfortable and in synch. They looked like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire out there!Judges: Bruno thought that even though they lost their footing their frame and movement was fantastic. Carrie Ann couldn't get off this slip either (that I honestly didn't notice)! Len thought they were fun and free!Score: 26

Roshon Fegan and Chelsie Hightower Dance: Rumba Roshon went from the bottom two just a few short weeks ago to the male dancer to beat! You remember just how young Roshon is as they practice such a sensual and romantic dance--he's not quite mature enough but he's dedicated to pulling it off!

Listen, Roshon definitely transformed into a man on the dance floor--though I couldn't help but giggle at his silk shirt. He needs some muscles and facial hair to really pull of that look! But the dance was hot--almost too hot for TV at some points!Judges:Whoa--they liked the sexy but not the dancing! Carrie Ann thought the movements were a bit over exaggerated and it made it hard for her to watch! Len thought the movement was clicked and jerky like painting by numbers! Bruno tried to explain how his body has to go through the movements in the rumba instead of hitting it.Score: 23

Katherine Jenkins and Mark BallasDance: Samba Last week, they got two tens and a nine--tying for first place! No pressure or anything tonight, right?

Honestly? I could watch them dance all day and night. They remind me of a couple out of an old Hollywood movie where everyone breaks out into dance and looks perfect and happy. BTW, this is another couple I would love to see start dating!Judges: Len wanted to know if there was an earthquake after the way Katherine shook it! Bruno said the marriage of Brazil with Funkytown has never been more exhilarating! And Carrie Ann said that it was AMAZING!Score: 29 (tens from Carrie Ann and Bruno--Len has to spoil all the fun!)

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd Dance: Fox Trot Last week Donald slipped a bit--no thanks to Len giving them an eight--so the heat is on to perfect their technique. Peta even brought in a cardboard cut out of Len holding a "10" during rehearsal as extra motivation!

Let me just say that Donald's smile makes everything better and he looked amazing out there with Peta. I think they looked a tad nervous but I hope that the judges don't notice because they just looked so regal out there together!Judges: Bruno said he was a showman with confidence and power! Carrie Ann thought he was so into his zone! And Len, the one they were out to impress, said he thought he was going to come out give him some fireworks. He said no--he exploded! And gave Peta strict instructions to work him even harder!Score: 27 (I really thought ONE of the judges would give them a ten! But three nines? Not too shabby!)

Melissa Gilbert and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Dance: Viennese Waltz Sigh, I want to like her, I really want to like her. But even watching Melissa and Maks fight during rehearsal as she struggles to listen and learn the dances stresses me out. Maks even says at one point that this is "impossible." Let's see . . .

It's just so hard for me to enjoy watching Melissa because she looked so tense--you can see it written all over her face and it just stresses me out.Judges: Carrie Ann thinks they've been working hard and it's starting to pay off. Len thought they lost a bit of energy near the end but did it well. Bruno thought she kept her connection with Maks . . . Score:24 (My two cents? The judges may like them but they're getting solid eights--so they're not wowing like some of the other couples!)

Jaleel White and Kym Johnson Dance: Cha Cha Last week, Jaleel was thisclose to going home. He landed in the bottom two and saved himself by winning the first ever "dancing duel." So the stakes are high this week and Jaleel has already overcome a lot this season including a highly publicized falling out with his partner Kym. During rehearsal, it looks like they've found their groove and have a really solid bond.

They looked great dancing to one of my favorite songs, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." Jaleel was back to channeling Stefan Urkel--he just looked suave, confident and like he was having fun! He could be back at the top of the game!Judges: Len said it best--"you're back!" Bruno thought it was the biggest sizzler of the season! Carrie Ann said you have to bring your A game to the table every time--and it was brought to the table tonight!Score: Whoa! 29 (two tens--from Carrie Ann and Bruno!)

William Levy and Cheryl BurkeDance: Rumba Oh William, how I love you so. Two weeks ago it was looking bleak for our Latin superstar but last week he got back in the game and reached number one even with a sprained ankle! This is going to be insane--during rehearsal Cheryl smoked up their rehearsal space and set off the fire alarm (freaking out the other dancers). The pressure for William to bring the heat is on!

I mean, just look at that picture . . . he was sultry, hot and hard not to feel anything but hot and bothered while watching them do what may as well have been an interpretive dance of a sex scene! Perfect end to the night!Judges: Bruno said it was absolute and utter filth and he loved every minute of it! Carrie Ann thanked him on behalf of all the women out there--but didn't think it was his best dance. Len understood why everyone was going crazy but thought it was a bit on the raunchy side--apparently anyone can rock their hips from side to side!Score: 27 (at least Bruno gave them a 10!)

The Cha Cha Motown Marathon So, usually this would be the end of the night and we would start to wonder who was going to be sent to the dreaded dance duel tomorrow night. But tonight there's a dance off to test the dancers' stamina, technique and endurance. One by one each couple gets knocked out by the judges with the last couple standing earning an extra ten points (and second place gets nine points, third gets eight and so on). It looked something like this (and SO reminded me of Grease):

Gladys and Tristan were the first to go and surprisingly, I think Maria and Derek got overly confident and were second to sit down. I have to say it was so much fun to watch everyone just let loose--it really felt like a '50s Sock Hop. After really going all out, the last two on the dance floor were William and Cheryl and Katherine and Mark.

Katherine and Mark may have ended up the winners but mark my words . . . we just saw a glimpse into the future. I will be shocked if during the finale we don't see Katherine and William battling it out just like tonight for the Mirror Ball trophy!

What did you think of tonight's dances? Who's your favorite--and who do you think is on their way home tomorrow night?